OBITUARY

Thomas Robert Farley Esq.

November 21, 1926 – July 3, 2013

The Honorable Thomas R. Farley
November 21st, 1926 - July 3rd, 2013

Thomas R. Farley of West Orange NJ died on Wednesday July 3rd, 2013. Born in Newark, NJ on November 21st, 1926, Thomas graduated from Seton Hall Preparatory School in 1944, from the University of Notre Dame in 1950, he earned his CPCU and he received his LLB from Rutgers Law School in 1955. He taught Corporate Finance at St. Peter's College from 1956 to 1957. He was elected County of Essex Freeholder in 1966 where he served as Deputy Director and Chairman of the Finance Committee. In 1971, he was appointed Surrogate of the county. In 1970, he was appointed to serve as a member of the Apportionment Commission of the State of New Jersey. He was also a member of the State Commission of Investigation (SCI).
Thomas served as Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey from 1977 to 1981.

In 1967-68, he was part owner of the Jersey Jays, a professional football team.

Thomas was the Grand Marshall of the West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade in 1984.

He was one of the founders of the Short Hills National Bank, and a member of the Board of Directors of Hudson United Bank from 1994 to 2001.

Thomas was a member of the Board of Trustees of Seton Hall Preparatory School for the past 25 years.

He was a member of the Essex County Country Club since 1967.

During WWII from 1944 to 1946, Thomas served in the US Navy as a Signalman attached to the USS Wichita, a heavy cruiser. He was among the first to land at Nagasaki, Japan two weeks after the destruction of the city by the atomic bomb on August 9th, 1945. For the service he rendered to his country Thomas received the NJ Distinguised Service Medal.
He was working on a "Memoir of an Eighteen Year Old Sailor; Atomic Bombs, Nagasaki, and the Liberation of Prisoners of War".

Thomas had a great love of America and was a life-long sports fan. He was an avid collector of historical, political, and brewery memorabilia. His memory was incredible, he loved to read, and had an insatiable appetite for knowledge in a broad range of subjects. He had quick wit and a sense of humor that would catch you off guard. Loyalty to family and friends was a hallmark of his life.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Farley, his daughter, Meghan Farley Astrachan (Isaac-Daniel), and his grandson, Aidhan Farley Astrachan.
He was predeceased by his daughter Anne Farley, his brother James P. Farley, and his sister Maryrose F. Swift.

Visitation will be held at the Quinn Hopping Funeral Home of Livingston, 145 East Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston (NJ) on Monday July 8th from 4 to 8pm. The Funeral Mass will be offered St. Joseph's Church, 44 Benvenue Avenue, West Orange, NJ onTuesday July 9th at 10am, followed by the interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 225 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Honorable Thomas R. Farley Scholarship Fund at Seton Hall Preparatory School, 120 Northfield Ave., West Orange NJ 07052.

REMEMBERING

Thomas Robert Farley Esq.

BCCA

September 6, 2013

The Farley Family, Many thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest sympathy. Tom will be greatly missed.

Brewery Collectibles Club of America

Jeanne & Nan Burrus

July 22, 2013

Dear Mrs.Farley and Meghan,We are so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing....he was such a kind hearted, gentle, wonderful man! He is now in heaven holding hands with beautiful Annie and having a few laughs with my dad. May God hold you in the palm of his hand during this very difficult time. God Bless.

Ed Natale

July 17, 2013

To the Farley Family, I am sorry to hear of Toms passing. He was a former vendor and long time supporter of the petroliana collectors show in North Jersey. I always enjoyed talking with Tom at the breweriana shows. We had similar interests, and I will miss seeing him at the shows.Ed Natale

James De Cheser

July 11, 2013

Dear Mrs. Farley, Meghan, Isaac and Aidhan, May you find peace through the difficult days of sorrow which shall flood the hearts and memories of all whose lives that Mr. Farley graced with his genuine altruism, inherent class, and unbounded elegance. I honor Mr. Farley's memory as an adopted paternal figure and the patriarch of my dearest and oldest beloved friends on this earth for forty years. Mr. Farley will forever be respected greatly, honored proudly, and loved deeply by myself and all who have had the privilege to have known and thereby loved him.May God Bless You and Comfort You in the times to come. The world seems somehow empty without his distinguished and dignified presence.Bless you all always. With Great Love Respect, and Sorrow,Jim De Cheser

Mary Williams Backer

July 10, 2013

So sorry for your loss.

ANITA.BRUNO WROBEL

July 10, 2013

FARLEY FAMILYSO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF A VERY BELOVED HUSBAND,FATHER AND GRANDFATHER.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Elizabeth Falco

July 9, 2013

To The Farley Family – our deepest sympathy and condolence on the loss of Tom, a wonderful husband and father. He will be forever and always treasured in the heart of all that knew him. May your fond memories and special times together bring you comfort in the days ahead. Peace and God's Blessing. The Falco's (Elizabeth, Bill and Rocco)

July 8, 2013

My condolences to the Farley family. May memories of time spent with Thomas warm your hearts. Lean on God for comfort and the hope he gives of seeing our passed loved ones again.

Paul Brady

July 7, 2013

Tom,

You will be truly missed at the breweriana show in Clark. Your dignity never overshadowed your humanity. God Bless you.

Paul and Roz

July 6, 2013

So sorry for your loss. My prayers to the family. May you draw close to God as this time.

July 6, 2013

I am deeply saddened by the news of Tom's passing. We were classmates at the University of Notre Dame, class of 1950, NJ Club members, and he was a respected and honorable friend. My sympathy goes out to Nancy and family. He was a great husband, father and friend to many and a loyal son of Notre Dame. Rest in peace, Tom. Signed Bill Donovan, Chatham, NJ

Leo Gorman

July 6, 2013

My wife, Nancy, and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Tom Farley. He was married to my cousin, Nancy Meyer Farley. Although we did now see Tom often, we always enjoyed our visits with Tom, most recently in early 2012 at their home in West Orange, NJ. What a wonderful, productive live he led! It was our privilege to know him. Rest in peace, Tom, and GO IRISH!

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